July 29 / 16.10 Ayr

16.10

Good

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-5125 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Better could have been expected at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last time but this 3yo looked progressive previously, winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) before a close second at Newmarket (1m2f, good); retains potential.
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5

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

14:40 Sandown

Chaturanga

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Strike-rate of 4-12; wasn't helping his jockey when a close third behind an improver at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and blinkers could be a significant addition, replacing regular cheekpieces; there's nothing wrong with his mark.

3/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -71122 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over C&D (good/good to soft) in May and has continued in good form, finishing second over C&D most recently (albeit no match for improved winner); holds solid claims.
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4th

1

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Pol Roger

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has landed 1m2f wins at Ayr and Redcar (both good) in recent months but his run of good form came to an abrupt halt at York last weekend; respectable third on previous attempt at 1m4f (September 2024).

12/1

1st

3

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Last three wins have been over 1m2f at Ayr, including in August (on good) when scoring for the first time in over two years; going down by just a neck at Haydock (soft) showed that he remains one for serious calculations.

11/2

2nd

9

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pol Roger

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most.

11/2

Form: 240023 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Wins have come on soft/heavy ground; unlucky in running when placed the last twice (1m2f, good/good to soft) and he can be bang there if conditions are suitable (unraced on fast ground).
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5th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Stressfree

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His only appearance here was a win in 2024; beaten on his last 13 starts, running some good races but he's often a hostage of fortune coming from off the pace and does not look the percentage call over new trip.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Stressfree

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 12 starts but has run some good races in the meantime, finishing third in this last year (good) and sixth of 22 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

16

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Stressfree

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance.

33/1

5/1

Form: 405262

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best handicap form has come at 1m4f, but he travelled well when going close over that trip at York last time and he was denied a clear run; may be okay now back down in trip and could be involved.
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2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

6/1

Form: 16-873 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two 2yo novice wins last autumn; struggled on first two runs this year but bounced back with 33-1 third over C&D three weeks ago (good; Pol Roger second); can be in the mix if confirming that latest promise.
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8th

9

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Curran

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Two 1m6f wins this summer; not so hot on good to soft ground for last two outings, albeit not disgraced on latest, and others seem to have more pressing claims despite his return to what should be a good mark.

14/1

6th

2

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

Curran

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Two wins (one over C&D) for new stable this season; struggled on good to soft ground at Epsom recently but conditions ought to be more suitable for him here; no surprise if he features.

20/1

14th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Curran

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Two wins since joining Rod Millman, the latest a wide-margin success in a small field at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) last month; second at Chepstow 25 days ago; handles good to soft but more to prove if it is slower.

16/1

20/1

Form: -12253 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
3yo who won for Archie Watson at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and has posted some fair efforts since (including on turf); changed hands for 34,000gns this month and new trainer has won two of the last four runnings of this race; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to come out on top.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £17.85
Trifecta £34.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Stressfree

RP RATINGS:

Pol Roger

SPOTLIGHT:

Curran

Daily Mirror:

Chaturanga

POSTDATA:

Stressfree

The Times:

Stressfree

D Express:

Stressfree

The Sun:

Stressfree

The Star:

Stressfree

Telegraph:

Pol Roger

The Guardian:

Pol Roger

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger

Daily Record:

Pol Roger